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The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), vide public document ‘High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action’ dated February 25, 2021, has called on its members and other jurisdictions to refer to the statement on these jurisdictions adopted in February 2020.
The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested an Assistant Commissioner and a Superintendent, both of Customs Department, Mumbai in an alleged bribery case.
Seeks to further amend notification No. 2/2016-Customs (ADD) dated 28th Jan, 2016 to extend the levy of Anti-Dumping duty on Melamine originating in or exported from China PR, up to and inclusive of 31st March, 2021. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) Notification No. 10/2021-Customs (ADD) New Delhi, 25th February, 2021 G.S.R.–(E). […]
The Government has lifted the embargo on private sector banks (only a few were permitted earlier) for the conduct of Government-related banking transactions such as taxes and other revenue payment facilities, pension payments, small savings schemes, etc.
Exposures that are exempt from Large Exposures Framework (LEF) - Exposures to foreign sovereigns or their central banks that are: i. subject to a 0% risk weight under Table 2 of paragraph 5.3.1 of the Master Circular – Basel III Capital Regulations dated July 1, 2015, as modified vide circular dated October 8, 2015; and, ii. denominated in the domestic currency of that sovereign and met out of resources of the same currency.
We advise that Fino Payments Bank Limited has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DoR.NBD.No.2138/16.03.005/2020-21 dated January 01, 2021 and published in the Gazette of India (Part III - Section 4) dated February 13 - February 19, 2021.
Circular No. 06/2021-Customs Policy and Guidelines for setting up of Inland Container Depots (ICDs), Container Freight Stations (CFSs) and Air Freight Stations (AFSs)-Reg.
Notification No. 18/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI), Dated: 19.02.2021 – Appointment of Common Adjudicating Authority MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) (DIRECTORATE OF REVENUE INTELLIGENCE) New Delhi, the 19th February, 2021 Notification No. 18/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) S.O.835 (E).—In pursuance of notification No. 60/2015-Customs (N.T.), published vide number G.S.R. 453(E), dated 4th June […]
(Case No- AD-OI-46/2020) Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of Plastic Processing Machines originating in or exported from China PR.
Learned counsel for the respondent on the other hand has relied on the Section 28AAA of the Customs Act to contend that the SCN is not time barred inasmuch as the petitioner is guilty of suppression of facts and wilful mis-statements in claiming the benefits under the Scheme. Prima facie we find merit in the contention of the respondent.
The Daily Thanthi Vs Commissioner of Customs (Madras High Court) High Court held that amount deposited during the pendency of the appeals before the Hon’ble Supreme Court has to be construed as having paid ‘under protest’ and has to be refunded without insisting on such importer or manufacturer satisfying the requirement of “unjust enrichment” as […]
CBIC renames Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Central Excise) [IRS(C&CE)], Group 'A' as 'Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes)' [IRS(C&IT)], Group 'A'. The said change in the nomenclature shall come into force with effect from the date of issue of this order.
Reserve Bank of India RBI/2020-21/95 DOR.No.LRG.BC.40/21.04.098/2020-21 February 05, 2021 All Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks, Local Area Banks and Payments Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) Please refer to our circular DBR.BP.BC.No.106/21.04.098/2017-18 dated May 17, 2018 on Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Net Stable Funding […]
Notification No. 13/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/EXTENSION/DRI), dated: 01.02.2021- Appointing Common Adjudicating Authority MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) (Directorate of Revenue Intelligence ) Notification No. 13/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/Extension/DRI) New Delhi, the 1st February, 2021 S.O. 490(E).—In exercise of powers conferred upon by first proviso to section 28(9) of the Customs Act, […]
Tariff Notification No. 13/2021-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 02.02.2021 in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver- Reg MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 2nd February, 2021 No. 13/2021-CUSTOMS (N.T.) S.O. 489(E).—In exercise of the […]
Article explains Changes in Custom duty proposed/carried out by Union Budget 2021 and explains Amendment in the Custom Act, 1962, Amendments in Customs Tariff Act, 1975, Amendments In First Schedule To Customs Tariff Act, 1975, Changes In Customs Rules, Other Proposals Involving Changes In Basic Customs Duty Rates In Respective Notifications [with effect from 2.2.2021, […]
It was further alleged that the private persons in connivance with 02 then Superintendents of Customs, had indulged in smuggling of gold chains, gold bars and other goods in commercial quantities running into crores of rupees through SVP International Airport, Ahmadabad.
Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the Government will amend the Insurance Act, 1938 to increase the permissible FDI limit from 49% to 74% and allow foreign ownership and control with safeguards.
In the matter of continuation of anti-dumping duty on imports of ‘Front Axle Beam’ and ‘Steering Knuckles’ meant for heavy and medium commercial vehicles , falling under tariff items 8708 50 00, 8708 94 00 and 8708 99 00 of the First Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act, originating in or exported from People's Republic of China
Notification No. 12/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI), Dated: 27.01.2021- Reg. Appointment of Common Adjudicating Authority. Government of India Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Directorate of Revenue Intelligence Notification No. 12/2021-Customs (N.T./CAA/DRI) New Delhi, dated 27.01.2021 S.O. (E). – In pursuance of notification No. 60/2015-Customs (N.T.), published vide number G.S.R. 453(E), […]
